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City of Capitola

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Capitola City Clerk

Public records and official documents 420 Capitola Ave Capitola, California 95010 Phone: (831) 475-7300 Fax: (831) 475-7300

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Capitola Police Department

A police department comprised of professional and dedicated members who strive to demonstrate high character, fairness, compassion, and the. Law enforcement services 420 Capitola Ave Capitola, California 95010 (831) 475-4242 Fax: (831) 479-8881

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County
Santa Cruz County
County seat
Santa Cruz
Population
9,921
Santa Cruz County population
270,861
Local records
City of Capitola
ZIP codes
95010

About Capitola public records

Capitola is located in Santa Cruz County, California and had a recorded population of approximately 9,813 at the last census. County and state agencies serving Santa Cruz County are the primary source for most government records affecting Capitola residents. Law enforcement in Capitola is served by Capitola Police Department and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Capitola residents are issued through the California Department of Public Health (Vital Records), with local copies often available through the Santa Cruz County Clerk's office.

Santa Cruz, CA The official Facebook for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Government organization · (831) 471-1121 · scsofacebook@santacruzcounty.us · scsheriff.com · 78% recommend (398 Reviews) · The Santa Cruz County Clerk-Elections Department serves Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, from its office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 210, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Residents can reach the department at 831-454-2060 or visit www.votescount.us for information.

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How do I register to vote in Capitola, California?

To register to vote in Capitola, California, residents can register online through the California Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Santa Cruz County elections office. California requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The standard online and mail registration deadline is 15 days before an election; conditional voter registration is available after that deadline and on Election Day at county election offices and vote centers. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the California Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Capitola, contact the Santa Cruz County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Capitola, California?

Property records for Capitola, California are maintained by the Santa Cruz County Assessor's Office and the Santa Cruz County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Santa Cruz County, including parcels in Capitola. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Santa Cruz County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many California counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Santa Cruz County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Capitola, California?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Capitola, California residents are available through both county and state offices. The California Department of Public Health, Vital Records, located in Sacramento, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in California. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Santa Cruz County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Santa Cruz County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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